ROSACEA
Is a condition that affects people from the northern hemisphere and is very common in Ireland, affecting people between 30 and 60 years of age. While the cause of rosacea is unknown and there is no cure, the signs and symptoms can be controlled with herbs and creams.
Rosacea is characterized by reddening and flushing of the face and at times can appear as acne with papular and pustular lesions although it can appear on its own. Initially the flushing comes and goes, and at this stage it is easiest to treat, with herbs that "clear heat" from the face. It can also irritate eyes making them watery and blood shot and can also affect the neck and chest areas.
If the redness is present all the time the herbal treatment approach changes to clearing heat and assisting blood circulation. Other symptoms may include congested capillaries or thread veins may be visible on the cheeks and nose (telangiectasia). Severe cases may also present with many papules, i.e. red ‘bumps’. Rosacea may vary substantially from one patient to another, and treatment must be tailored for each individual case.
Results with TCM treatment are very good. The milder, fluctuating form of rosacea can be treated in as little as 6 - 8 weeks, whereas the more severe forms, possibly accompanied by acne and pustules, takes from 10 to 16 weeks to control.
Rosacea triggers that can result in an outbreak vary from person to person. Keeping a food diary will help you identify the foods that may trigger your rosacea:
Common triggers for rosacea
Stress
Sunlight
Temperature extremes
Alcohol
Chocolate
Red wine
Hot drinks
Spicy foods
Amanda Hughes specializes in treating skin conditions with Traditional Chinese Medicine.
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Amanda Hughes
Lic.Ac (adv) Beijing, I.C.T.C.M., I.R.C.H.M
Acupuncturist & Chinese Herbalist
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